When Ben accidentally is given the wrong change ($100 instead of a $10 bill) by a cashier at Toppers, he pockets the money. Ben is deep in thought about the $100 on the way home when his mom hits a darting cat in the road.

Mom takes Ben, his brother, and best friend on a camping trip out West. However, several unexpected problems curve their plans. Finally, one night in the middle of the Kansas plains, a monster storm drastically alters their trip.

I’ve always been a people person, whether in conversation or writing. Stories came naturally; and I’ve been writing forever, through childhood, teaching, traveling, and life adventures. My writing includes 4 adult books, 40 short stories & poetry, and 5 children’s books.

"Flying Plates" is just about through running in the Watertown Daily Times. It's through 7 of 9 chapters. The book is presently at the publisher. Its availability should coincide with the completion (first week of November). It is bigger in size with a new...